Niel Joubert Sauvignon Blanc 2003

Gentle approach with nose showing hints of passion fruit (granadilla) and some freshly cut grass. Good weight in the mouth with some long, apple zesty finish.

Good aperitif and would go well with light flavoured foods.

variety : Sauvignon Blanc [ 100% Sauvignon Blanc ]

winery : Niel Joubert Wines

winemaker : Ernie Leicht

wine of origin : Coastal

analysis : alc : 13.37 % vol rs : 3.1 g/l pH : 3.46 ta : 5.6 g/l

type : White

pack : Bottle

in the vineyard : Age of vines: 5 years
Slope and aspect: South valley of Simonsberg
Soil: Kroonstad/limestone
Trellis type: 5 wire vertical
Pruning: 1 arms cordon 4 spurs per arm
Yield: 4 tons per hectare
Irrigation: Supplementary drip

about the harvest: Date: 12 February 2003
Method: Hand harvested
Ripeness: 24Âº Balling

in the cellar : Fermentation (white wines): 14 days @ 13ÂºC
Skin contact: 6 hours
Barrel maturation None

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